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Remote Operations at Kean University

Following state guidance due to extreme weather in areas across New Jersey, Kean University will shift to remote operations at 4:30 p.m. today. 

Classes that begin at 4:30 p.m. or later will be conducted remotely. Employees should leave their offices by 4:30 p.m. and are not expected to work the remainder of the day. 

Only employees essential during weather emergencies should report to campus after 4:30 p.m. Employees with questions about their status should consult their supervisor. 

Keanu’s Kitchen will remain open for residential students until 9 p.m.

Tuition Exchange Scholarship Program

Kean University is a member of Tuition Exchange. Tuition Exchange is a consortium of  over 700 higher education institutions offering scholarship opportunities to the dependent children of eligible full-time employees of Kean University. Eligible employees are defined in Kean’s Tuition Exchange Guidelines. 

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Tuition Exchange scholarships are not guaranteed; they are competitive awards for which students must apply. This opportunity is limited to full-time undergraduate study for up to eight consecutive semesters (fall and spring) up to age 23. Interested employees are encouraged to read these answers to commonly asked questions.

Eligible dependent children must complete the application process for a Tuition Exchange scholarship and must apply for admission to a member school(s).  It is the decision of the school to which the dependent child has applied to grant a Tuition Exchange scholarship.

As a member school, Kean University has a reciprocal agreement to grant scholarships to eligible children of employees from other member schools. Information about Kean’s participation can be found on Kean’s admissions page.

Member schools appoint Tuition Exchange Liaison Officers (TELO), who are responsible for confirming the eligibility of employees and dependents. The TELO for Kean employees is Yrelys Tapanes, ytapanes@kean.edu, Director of Benefits.

Timing for Tuition Exchange Program Applications

The application process begins each fall for students entering higher education the following fall semester. It is important that applicants verify admission and Tuition Exchange scholarship application deadlines with the member schools of interest. Interested students should seek out the Import TELO at the member school(s) with questions and to receive specific information. Import TELOs of member schools can be found on each school’s individual page on the Tuition Exchange site. Additional requirements from member school can include the FAFSA annually, maintaining minimum grade point average, being enrolled fulltime, and living on campus.

You are encouraged to apply simultaneously for:

  • Student admissions at TE member school (Import)
  • Financial Aid (as applicable)
  • Tuition Exchange Scholarship Program

For Fall admissions, it is recommended that Kean employees submit their dependent child application(s) for consideration to the tuition exchange scholarship program at the same time that the dependent child submits their application(s) for admission to the TE member import school, and financial aid.

To apply for the Tuition Exchange Scholarship Program, eligible Kean University employees may visit the Tuition Exchange site and click on Let's Get Started. The site also provides valuable information on the scholarship program, helpful questions with answers, and a guide to the application process.

 The recommended date to apply for Tuition Exchange scholarship consideration is no later than January 1st. Export applications received after that date will still be approved but the student may not be considered for a TE scholarship at the Import school due to limited number of awards being offered.

Dollar Value of TE Scholarships

The value of the TE scholarship is full tuition or the annual TE set rate. The TE Scholarship amount may include/be offset by any federal grants, state grants, institutional scholarships/grants or outside scholarships the student is awarded. The TE set rate is adjusted annually. For the 2025-2026 Academic year, the set rate is $43,000; for 2026-2027, the set rate is $44,000. Check the Import School's Profile for their TE scholarship maximum. Tuition Exchange allows member schools flexibility in providing funds beyond the required set rate. 

It is important for the family to ask questions of your Admissions Counselor for the best understanding of your financial aid award package. Additionally, it is your responsibility to ask the value of the TE award from the Import TE Liaison Officer at the school the child plans to attend.

To locate contact information for an Import TELO, you may also go to the Tuition Exchange Network of Schools. The Import TE Liaison Officer will be listed under overview information for each school.  

The number of awards granted is determined by each member school to which the student is applying and among other factors, may be dependent on available funds. Each member school will make independent decisions on granting scholarships, the amount of the scholarship awards and other applicable criteria.

Resources

Questions

Kean employees with inquiries pertaining to the Tuition Exchange Scholarship Program may direct them to the Tuition Exchange Liaison Officer, Yrelys Tapanes, in the Office of Human Resources at ytapanes@kean.edu. Inquiries may also be directed to Tameeka Upshaw in the Office of Human Resources at 908-737-3308 or tupshaw@kean.edu.

Employees of other member schools with inquiries regarding Kean University’s admission and Tuition Exchange scholarship policies and processes can find information on the Admission page of Kean.edu.